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New options for reporting Events, Awards, Social Media and Digital Products

New TAG Seals released

Public access to ABC Data made simple

Introducing our new Digital Events Audit

QR codes promoting your ABC data now available

We've reached a landmark that any business would be proud of - a 90th birthday!

Britain’s broadcasters launch CFlight - a new ABC-audited tool for measuring ad campaign coverage across linear TV & BVOD

ABC re-appointed by BARB to independently audit their census-level BVOD data

Independent validation of TAG seals increases as market demands third-party verification of compliance

ABC to Manage Viewability Principles Following TAG/JICWEBS Merger

ABC Chief Executive Simon Redlich Elected President of the IFABC

Become an accredited Brand Safety Officer with our special discount offer

Apple News+ achieves ABC Certified Supplier status

Going the extra mile to safeguard our clients’ data

Jerry Wright, our former CEO, passes away

ABC’s auditing services extended to include TAG’s Anti-Piracy and Anti-Malware initiatives

ABC introduces new reporting options for newsbrands - 21.05.20

Read our changes to Newsbrand reporting standards during COVID-19 restrictions

Latest updates (as at 18.06.2020) on rule changes and our guidance during the pandemic

First round of companies achieve TAG recertification with added rigour of ABC’s independent validation

IAB UK brings added rigour to its Gold Standard with ABC audit

ABC enhances Data Hub experience with new feature

Check out our infographic for the insights we gained from our Media Agency Survey

ABC statement regarding the Telegraph

ABC Figures show 1.68 billion national newspapers circulated in 2019

Access to ABC data made simple with new reporting tool

In pursuit of online standards

Google Analytics metric now included on ABC Brand Reports

Global Certified Media List launched by IFABC

Please do read the small print

We’ve conducted our first ever mobile web viewability audit

Our latest gold standard data has been released for Consumer and Newsbrands

ABC joins agenda21 on stage at the 614 Group Brand Safety Summit

The industry volunteers shaping your trading data

Our newly released B2B Report is freely available for all to access

A fresh approach...

Simon Redlich elected onto IFABC Executive Committee

2018 Review: Trust in Media

National Newspaper digital edition totals now shown on front page of ABC certificates

Business Media data report now available to non-members

Simplification of ABC reporting continues to build trust for media sectors

ABC demonstrates commitment to data security with Cyber Essentials Certification

TAG authorises ABC as auditor for TAG certified against Fraud, Piracy, & Malware programs

New Certificate design rolled out across Business Media

Agency Training Roadshow delivered to great success

New Viewability Report includes results for video

All change for ABC

Trusted data at a glance with new ABC certificates

Putting our customers first - all change for the consumer market

Options extended for Free Distribution

Industry announces next stage in fight to tackle online ad fraud

ABC wins online learning award for agency training course

ABC course shortlisted for Online Learning Award

ABC supports new routes to market with latest reporting option

Listening to our industry - new options for regional media

ABC launches online learning course for media buyers and planners

Demonstrating brand reach in Ireland

ABC verifies first companies to JICWEBS Anti Ad Fraud Principles

ABC shines a light on viewability products with latest report

Permanent CEO for ABC announced

ABC Announces New Chairman Designate

ABC launches verification service to reduce risk of exposure to ad-fraud

ABC launches first Worldwide Brand Report

TS Digital Nordic and ABC UK launches Viewability Certification in the Nordic countries

February Reports Coverage

Jerry Wright - Seven years at ABC

Simon Redlich appointed as interim CEO of ABC

ABC issues new industry report for online ad viewability

Industry backs new ABC monthly newsbrands report

ABC issues latest Content Verification Summary Report

ABC breaks new ground with Targeted Household Distribution scheme

Regional Publication Report Release

Consumer Magazine Report Release

New opportunities for Regional press

Get discounted tickets to The Publishing Show using our partner code: ABC20

Containing all the latest certified data

ABCs: media buyers highlight winners of turbulent year in magazines sector

Trusted, transparent data at your fingertips

Congratulations to IAB Ireland on the launch of the Gold Standard

Print vs digital advertising

New Education Resource Helps Young People Get Smart with Online Ads

VDX.tv Awarded TAG Brand Safety Certified Seal Validated by ABC Audit

TAG launches ad industry's first global Brand Safety Certification program

TAG and JICWEBS Announce Merger

Traditional media remains most-used news source for Covid-19

Inskin audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Venatus audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Mindshare, Mediacom, Wavemaker, Essence and M/SIX independently audited and certified for compliance with best industry Brand Safety practices

VDX.tv audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

SpotX audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Publicis Media audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Smadex audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Exact Editions Secures Its Eighth ABC Certification

TAG study shines light on ad fraud battle

How to rethink print: inspiring stories from three publishers

New research from Newsworks calls on advertisers to put their ad spend into quality rather than quantity

ISBA Annual Conference 2020

JAA audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand safety Principles

Groupm, including INCA, and XAXIS certified in line by JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Bauer Media UK audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Comscore Receives First-Ever Certification for Mobile Web Viewability

Vibrant Media audited by ABC To JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Global Media Hub accredited by ABC for fifth year

Venatus Media audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Inskin Media audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

JICREG launches de-duplicated audience measurement for regionals

Total Media audited by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Adverty Verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

“Print continues to thrive”: Highlights from FIPP’s The Future of Media whitepaper

Congratulations to these organisations for recently completing their audits

Mediatel: Bringing you the complete picture on publications

ADmantX’s Brand Care Solution, audited by ABC to JICWEBS Principles, receives CV Tool Certification

Omnicom Media Group UK audited by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety Principles

Smadex verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Global Blue verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Havas Media verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad Fraud and Brand Safety Principles

KNOREX verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety Principles

GSI audited by ABC to JICWEBS Standards

Pay attention! Magazines' Role in the Modern Media Mix

Exact Editions have renewed ABC certification for 2019

ADYOULIKE verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Sublime verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Ziff Davis UK verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

GroupM UK verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Steps for Greater Global Media Assurance Discussed at 28th IFABC General Assembly

Navigate Digital verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

TI Media verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

First Analysis of European Anti-Fraud efforts shows 94% fraud reduction in TAG certified channels

AdMaxim Verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Triplelift verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Samsung Ads verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

GAMELOFT verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

Adara verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

Cadreon verified by ABC to JICWEBS anti ad-fraud and brand safety principles

ISBA announces 2019 Annual Conference

Rezonence verified by ABC to JICWEBS anti ad-fraud and brand safety principles

People, passions & pounds - the role of magazines in the emerging identity economy

VE Global Verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC verifies Widespace to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud principles

Vevo verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

Blis verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

For the love of print

JICWEBS and TAG announce next step in fight against ad fraud

Thirdpresence verified by ABC to JICWEBS brand safety principles

UK Digital Adspend grows by 15% year-on-year

European Authority gives approval to ABC, CESP and GWT-TUD to undertake viewability audits following European RFP

Condé Nast Britain Verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

DoubleVerify First to Receive Anti-Ad Fraud Certificate from ABC

Consumer ABCs: industry analysis

AA/WARC revises forecasts after strong Q1 growth

Venatus Media verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC viewability certification necessary for trust

Gold Key Media receives ABC accreditation for Bulk Distribution

Global leads the way for Digital Audio Brand Safety

Gold Key Media receives ABC accreditation as a Digital Publication Platform

ISBA Annual Lunch

IAB Engage 2018

PPA Awards Shortlist Announced

Global advertisers demand reform of digital ad ecosystem

Coull verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Traffic2 Ltd Verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud Principles

Exact Editions have renewed ABC accreditation for 2018

House of Lords urges digital industry to fully commit to JICWEBS or face legislation

The Age of Accountability

GroupM UK verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Affectv renews ABC verification to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety Principles

Rubicon Project receives JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety verification from ABC

ADYOULIKE verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety principles

Precise.TV verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety principles

Ve Global verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety principles

Blis verified by ABC to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Oracle’s Moat Receives ABC Certification for Video Viewability Measurement

ABC verifies Widespace to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud Principles

Rezonence verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety principles

agenda21 Digital verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety principles

ABC to verify I-COM Global Summit Awards 2018

ABC verifies SOVRN UK to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud principles

Iotec verified by ABC to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud and Brand Safety

ABC verifies Teads to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC verifies Media iQ to JICWEBS Anti Ad-Fraud principles

ABC verifies Sovrn to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC verifies Fifty Media to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC verifies Avocet to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

ABC verifies Venatus to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Global Media Hub accredited by ABC for third consecutive year

comScore receives first ABC certification for video viewability measurement

ABC issues EDAA Trust Seal to Knorex

Digital content distributor Media Carrier becomes new ABC Associate member

Property Week leads market with ABC Total Audience Certificate

GroupM receives brand safety accreditation

Global Media Hub Accredited as an ABC Associate Member

A summary from Newsworks on the latest ABC Newsbrands report

Facebook certified by ABC for online behavioural advertising processes

Switch Concepts Ltd renews the DTSG Brand Safety Seal

Ve Interactive issued DTSG Brand Safety Seal

MagazineCloner has been accredited for a third year as a Digital Publishing Platform Associate by ABC

ABC verifies AOL UK to JICWEBS Brand Safety Principles

Self Select accredited in 2015 by ABC

Media iQ renews its EDAA Trust Seal and DTSG Seal of Compliance with ABC

Yieldr renews its EDAA Trust Seal with ABC

Effective Measure has renewed its ABC accreditation

ABC issues EDAA Trust Seal to Ve Interactive

ABC issues EDAA Trust Seal to Expedia

Exact Editions, the digital publishing platform, has renewed its ABC accreditation

Quantcast renews the DTSG Brand Safety Seal

Global Media Hub receives accreditation

6 Top Tips for a smooth audit (newspapers and magazines)

Our Director of Audit shares three fundamentals on maintaining relevance and rigour in our ever-evolving digital media industry

RX achieves the ‘stamp of trust’ for their Digital Event

How to maintain hygiene in the dirty world of ad fraud

How 2020 is shaping up to be a reformative year for brand safety

Measuring Media During a Pandemic

Raising the bar in transparency and going beyond

ABC’s Olly Woodstock looks at what’s being done to help us decide how our data is used

Andy shares some of the insights he took away from DMEXCO

Jo’s top tips for combatting online ad fraud

DIARY Directory catches up with Simon on how audiences engage with media

Our CEO Simon Redlich addresses the ‘JIC Gap’ in Mediatel

Top 5 benefits of a brand safety audit

Case Study: The Economist

ISBA: achieving 20/20 vision for viewability standards must be a priority in 2019

Case study: agenda21

Collaboration – more than the sum of the parts

A call to arms against ad fraud

The goal is now wide open for newsbrands

Time for change

Let's all raise a glass to transparency